Manchester United could be set for a major transfer overhaul this summer if recent speculation is anything to go by.
Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho has never been one to shy away from spending huge sums on the world’s biggest names, and that need arguably looks greater than ever with the club falling so far behind rivals Manchester City this season.
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You can bet Pep Guardiola will have earned more financial backing from his club and will look to make his squad even stronger for next season, with the onus on United to prove they can spend as wisely.
Here’s a look at how the club could potentially line up next season if they land the players they’re being linked with in key positions…
Defence
United have as many as five main targets in defence that could see the club make wholesale changes to their back line next season.
According to the Daily Mirror, Raphael Varane and Toby Alderweireld are among those being targeted at centre-back, while Danny Rose is an option to strengthen at left-back as Luke Shaw makes the headlines again for all the wrong reasons.
Another recent report from the Mirror also claims United have made an initial approach over signing Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin, so United’s defence in 2018/19 could be completely unrecognisable from this year’s unit.
Finally, there could even be a change in goal as Don Balon claim Mourinho has held initial talks over signing Barcelona ‘keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, but only if David de Gea leaves amid rumours linking him with Real Madrid.
Midfield
In another potential raid on Real Madrid, United are also looking to strengthen in midfield after Paul Pogba’s struggles.
The Independent recently linked Germany international Toni Kroos as Mourinho’s preferred target in that position, and there’s no doubt he’s one of the finest in the world in that role.
However, it’s hard to work out if United can really fit both Pogba and Kroos in, and Don Balon have reported that Barcelona could be ready to take the unsettled France international off the Reds’ hands in a move that could suit all involved.
Attack
Things could stay largely the same in attack, but the Sun have linked United with an interest in £60million-rated Chelsea winger Willian.
The Brazil international has shone for Chelsea and been in particularly fine form recently, plus he has his history with manager Mourinho, who brought him to Stamford Bridge in the first place.
Willian could provide genuine width in a United side packed full of forwards playing out wide, which would possibly allow the likes of Alexis Sanchez to move into more effective positions.
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Here’s our guess at how Mourinho’s United could line up next season if they do land all these targets…
